Stopped in for drinks with friends when the Black Market took place in their shared parking lot. I didn't even know this place existed, so I was glad to stumble upon it. I heard it might be closing, but I hope not because I would love to visit again. read more

The Lab - Beer flight - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

It was easy to find parking outside. There are plenty of street parking and a parking lot with ample space. The beer selection is impressive with a mixture of beer-tastic and gluten free varieties. I decided to try the grapefruit beverage. It was more like sparking grapefruit fizz with natural grapefruit flavors. I'd give it a 10 out of 10. I will def come back and try real beers. There a lots of open spaces for groups to gather. I was there with some long time amigos. The group was 8 people. No body had a hard time finding seating. read more

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Spent the wonderful weather on Saturday with the @mnhomebrewers and @thelabminnesota. Homebrewers started setting up their systems at 9am to show new and veteran brewers alike how to brew beer in celebration of Big Brew Day. The Lab also brewed some wort for the day and shared it with brewers, which can then be used to ferment and create beer / mead! I'll be using it to create a Hefeweizen. Plenty of sun soaked in throughout the day, fantastic beers / mead / cider shared, and even better company. Thanks to the MN Homebrewers Association and The Lab for putting together such a great event. read more

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The lab is a bright and open brewery. We went on a Thursday evening an hour before close and there was plenty of seating and even some live music! We chose to sit away from the live music to hear each-other and luckily there were plenty of seating options. We chose to visit this brewery because it is on our Pub Pass. The bartender was nice and took our orders quickly which we appreciated. As for the number of beers, there is not too many. For being on the Pub Pass I would have expected a larger selection. However, all of us enjoyed the beers we did have. There was a wide variety of non alcoholic beverages, if that is what you enjoy this is your place! Overall, a nice experience just wanted more to choose from:) read more

The Lab - Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Rounding out our pub pass and this was one of the few left. I'm bummed we didn't try it sooner as it was a great brewery! I love the concept behind pouring your own (although we didn't do that!) you get a card, insert it and grab your glass and choose your beer. I think it's an amazing idea to try all different beers. We got the blue raspberry blonde which was one of the best we have tried! We even brought home a Crowler, it was that good. We are planning to come back this summer to enjoy their patio. read more

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Cool spot to grab a drink, watch some sports or play some board games. I stopped by here as part of the 2021 Pubpass tour, what a great way to discover new breweries! The space is very spacious for big groups and has a few TVs to watch games. The Lab also has a collection of board games to play. They serve food (pizza or pretzel) and for those that don't drink alcoholic drinks, they have kombucha, seltzers, soda, and juice. All around a great place to hangout. Would come back again! read more

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The Lab has a great NA beverage offering for anyone looking for a brewery with a range of options! I'm not alcohol-free, but I do appreciate a unique NA offering. I loved the Ruby Moon - colored with Butterfly Pea Flower for the pretty purple color, the taste is subtly sweet with a hint of earthy florals - a friend described it as an adult gatorade type taste. It would also make a delicious cocktail mixer if taken home and wanted to add in some gin or vodka! I grabbed a crowler to take back with me, plus a Kombucha. 4 stars because unfortunately the taproom is closing July 31! read more

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Another beautiful night on the patio of The Lab using our pub pass. I had an imperial stout which was quite potent but very rich in taste. Good thing it comes in a smaller glass. Great stop. read more

The Lab - Almost looks like an umbrella drink :-) - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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This would be AMAZING if this place was in my backyard! A girl can dream! Love the laid back atmosphere here. They had the patio open and the breeze was heavenly throughout the building. Thursdays they have live music and they are dog friendly too. I love that you can pour your own taps! Board games are available if you want to make things competitive! I recommend playing board games & making the loser buy the next round! Beers were good! I enjoyed the Wheat IPA most :) read more

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This was walking distance from Vertical Endeavors - Twin Cities Bouldering. It was nice to stop by after a tough workout to unwind. It is definitely pet friendly as I saw some cute dogs on the patio. I needed some help with the self pour but a friendly staff member helped me out right away. There was plenty of table space for board games and of course a pretty big TV to watch whatever game is on. If you're driving parking is pretty easy since they have a private lot. Didn't get a chance to try anything from the food truck but maybe next time. read more

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I barely drink beer and this place was super cool and on trend! They have a wide range of drinks from beer on tap, hard Seltzer's and even non alcoholic drinks for the sober drinkers :) I tried the watermelon hard seltzer and strawberry coconut malt sparkling water on tap , both were pretty sweet which I like a lot - the card system they have to purchase your tap drinks are a self serve you submit a card onto the top of the drink you want. At the end, you'll have a balance depending how much you poured out and they have a nifty water glass cleaner. All in all, the ambience was modern and had nice seating on the patio and huge open spaces. I would definitely come back for a chill night out with friends. read more

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Ok... not truly a 4... more if a 4.375. Why take off star? No food. But you CAN order. So what was good??? The drinks!! OMG. I got my card, and proceeded to try everything!! It was fun and delicious. But what was THE BEST part? They had the food truck competition going on in the parking lot. Yes, it was 10$ to enter, but there were food trucks and other vendors to browse! We got some eats, and sat on the patio, and laughed for hours! It was a good time, really cute space, with tons of room! Have a bridal shower? Birthday party? Or just girls night out? Hit up The Lab! read more

The Lab is an excellent place if your like me and love doing flights and tasting a lot of different beers. At the lab you get a bit of a different experience in that you get to pour your own beer. You pay by the Oz so you can go for a sip or pour a whole glass. The setting is spacious, colorful, and on the outdoor patio on a nice day is perfect. They have free popcorn that they keep refilled and a food truck that's parked in front most of the time. The lab offers a variety of beers and other drinks like kombucha and hard seltzer's that are on tap. Prices are decent and there is plenty of parking. It's also right off the 180/94. Staff were super helpful with explaining how everything worked. Definitely worth a try, especially on a nice day. read more

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The lab has officially got me as a fan! They have a really cool story. From their history to leaders to master craftsmen and women it is a place for truly everyone. What makes them unique? They have a menu that is contestantly changing. what happens is in the Back they have 7 barrels and they are a "lab" for large and small brew masters to run test batches of new brews and then have them tasted in the hall. So you will notice the destription of each kind is unique as they don't have a brand or name necessarily and in 6 months you might notice a flavor you tried is out on a shelf in a store! It's a chance to try something before anyone else. What is my favorite part? The SOBER LIST! The lab is all inclusive. They have taken to the trend of people wanting to still go out And have a good time without alcohol. Their sober list is full of fun, rare drinks that have flavor, fun and excitement. It was refreshing to see this and that it was truly crafted not just a soda or water. I would highly recommend checking this place out! They are the ones to watch! read more

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The only thing wrong with this place is that it is in Minnesota and I live in California. We came out to visit some friends on a cross country trip and they took us to the Lab for Father's Day. What more could a Dad ask for? PYOB (Pour your own beer), food truck, games, and a comfortable atmosphere to top it all off. The space is super clean, modern, and has a great feel to it. There's free wifi and a great outdoor patio setup with cornhole as well. If I had a place like this near my house I would seriously be here 3x per week. The beer was great and the taps are always rotating. I had an IPA on nitro that was one of my favorites. My wife loved the apricot wheat, and the kolsch was great too. You pay by the ounce so you don't ever get stuck with a pint that isn't awesome. The staff at the beer wall is super knowledgeable about the entire selection and friendly too. This is a great find in the Twin Cities and a must stop if you like beer, good food, and fun. read more

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This place just opened and we were eager to check it out. I brought my husband and daughter here for Father's Day and we had a great time! The atmosphere was really comfortable and we spent our time out on the patio because the weather was nice out. I had no idea how kid / family friendly this place would be! There were tons of families there celebrating with us and they had lots of games, legos, and blocks for our daughter to play with. Lots of free parking was a bonus. The beer was great and they had a nice selection of other options too. The staff at the beer wall explained the science behind "the lab" and everything that went into the beer to make it high quality. Very knowledgeable. It was a Father's Day success and my husband loved it. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Liked this place, super cool concept. Very comfortable environment today with the sun coming in on a chilly Saturday MN early afternoon. I really liked the Maltshake brew-I was pleasantly surprised- it was very smooth with no after taste. read more

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Wow! My second time here and I enjoyed both times quite a bit. I love the chill vibe here and it is so fun to pour your own. The staff are friendly and helpful and the location is so clean and inviting. I usually don't love bright accents, but the green accent throughout really works for this place. I will be back soon! read more

The Lab - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Self serve bar is pretty cool. They charged less than 50 cent per oz and you could chose options of glass. There are games and outside seatings. I enjoyed all the beers I got. Very nice place to hang out for a large group. There was also a food truck that you can just order from the kiosk inside. Definitely check it out! Large parking lots but a bit tight individual slot. read more

The Lab - Create your own flight - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Cool concept/theme of the brewery. I enjoyed how everything had a science name. Ordering was easy from the table with the qr code.

Self-serve beer by the ounce. Variety of seating areas. Open patio while the weather lasts. Friendly, informative taptenders. Popcorn machine. Clean, open, airy environment. Good selection of beers running the gamut. Nonalcoholic on tap not guaranteed, and the nonalcoholic options available are unique, if a bit gimmicky. Xylitol tea to fight gum disease, anyone? read more

There are so many breweries in this part of town and they're all the tits (that's a good thing). The Lab is unique, and I especially enjoy swinging by here with friends after we climb at Twin Cities Bouldering nearby. The atmosphere is fun, and although it may be a bummer for some, I love that it's in a quieter part of the cities. When I go to a brewery, I want to hang out, drink beer (Duh. I'm not a sociopath. I get beer at breweries) and chat for hours. The Lab is perfect for that. And the building is so sick! Open, industrial, and lots of natural light. I'm not talking about the beer at all, I know, but is that really what matters when you go to a brewery? I thought the beer was great, but I'm not a beer gal. I loved the light lager! read more

The Lab is one of the best breweries stops in the Twin Cities in my opinion. The breakdown is: 5 stars for their beers and taps 5 stars for the casual but clean environment including a patio space 5 stars for helpful and kind staff One of the best parts is this place is constantly shuffling through different beers and seltzers to try. Since they are a "lab", they use their facility to pilot and test different brews and see how folks like them. It's a fun way to feel like your contributing to the beer scene! Additionally, the check in process was easy and allowed for minimal contact with the workers (scam QR code on table, order and pay through phone, beverages are brought to your table). Usually this place is pour-your-own, but has since switched over to employee-poured beers per increased safety Covid-19 protocols. Maybe you'll miss pouring your own beer, but they still off half pours if you just want to try a little something. Get here and enjoy some beverages on the patio!! read more

I planned a small networking gathering at The Lab because I really wanted to go there and had never been. I emailed The Lab the weekend before we were planning to meet up just to let them know I was coming with a group of 10-12 people. They were just finishing up a networking event of their own when our event started and everyone at The Lab was SO ACCOMMODATING and nice and happy to have us there. The event space is AWESOME and the beer-tenders were fun to talk to. It was a good assortment of beer and other options and the pour-your-own system is a cool deal. As a local beer lover and someone who has been to most of the Twin Cities breweries, I highly recommend this place for any hangout, gathering, networking event, etc. read more

The Lab - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The Lab in Saint Paul exceeded my expectations. I went in thinking it was just another expensive pour your own place in the cities. The Lab a pour your own place but, its more of an experience then that. This place is not just a tap room it's a pilot brewing facility, as well as a laboratory service to assist in refining recipes. From my understand homebrewers from across the nation can have their beer/drinks brewed here at the lap. Owner Matt Hall also known for his time at Lift Bridge brews their own beer as well as others. Which beers/beverages are his recipes on the menu? Well that you wont know. It is all anonymous as to who's drink belongs to who. Either way they are all being brewed and refined at the lab. You can pour your own glass or flight to try as many as you want. You get a card and you stick it in the slot and pour your own beer. The beer-tenders will help you out if you need a lesson in pouring like I did. I still have not mastered it but, maybe in the future I will. They do have some limited brews behind the bar as well that you can ask for. If you are not into beer I have also seen them have a hard seltzer, hard kombucha, and even sodas. The tap room is huge and they have plenty of seating indoor and outdoors! read more

The Lab - One ukele playing at the lab - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Fun to sample new beers that I'd otherwise never try. Knowledge staff. Great summer patio. I like that you can pour as little (or much) as you like. read more

The Lab - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Super unique, fun place for both alcoholic bevies and non. I love the rotating beverage menu concept, allowing multiple new or well established breweries to try out a new concept. The selection was broad and included multiple beet, hard seltzer, and NA drinks including protein water, tea, etc. Fun place! read more

Love the experiment and innovation lab that this place is for brewing. They have new things to try and both have and do not have alcohol. They always have something for everyone and you pour your own drinks from the wall or you can get drinks at the bar. A great place to try a variety of beverages of different types, no one else is doing this like them . Go check it ou read more

I went to The Lab for the first time this weekend and absolutely loved it. A great selection of beers, friendly staff and a fun atmosphere. The place was busy with people of all ages, yet not too noisy. I will definitely be going back. read more

The Employee are very friendly. The beer is worth the trip. It was fun filling up my own glass at the wall. read more

The Lab - Breweries Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Great drinks! Visited with a friend after I got a recommendation from another friend of mine. Had a great experience here even with all the social distancing practices. Our whole experience was contactless! Not sure if their food menu is usually longer, but currently they only had light snacks. I will definitely be returning! read more

Staff not very friendly. "Pretzels" were overpriced and grocery store quality. Otherwise decent place. They serve beer.

This new brewery is fantastic. There is a self serve tap wall along with the bar, so you can choose your own experience. There are also many nonalcoholic options in bottles and cans plus a food truck that is there all the time! The beer is fantastic and it's all small batch, so it'll change over quite often. Though all the beer is brewed onsite, where the beer recipe is actually from is kept a secret. It's all new ideas for beers (seltzer and kombucha too) that aren't currently on the market. Then everyone who comes in and tries the beers can rate them and the most popular ones will hopefully go to market and be in stores someday! I highly recommend checking them out! read more

Love trying the new beers in their beautiful space! Awesome central location. Walkable from Surly and Light Rail. Friendly helpful staff. Drinks are sometimes great and constantly changing. Fun to pour your own! read more

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When I saw another brewery was popping up in my area, I was expecting the same old thing I've seen everywhere else. But when I walked in, I was totally blown away - they have a wide selection of truly unique beers, a comfortable atmosphere, and friendly staff. One of my favorite things is to have the option to browse the wall of taps, and try out all of them! They have a neat little system where you get a card that you insert into a slot by the tap (like a coin slot) and then it keeps track of how much you're pouring. (Don't worry, you can see the total as you go - no surprises). I was able to try their whole selection, just having a few ounces at a time. So unique and fun. If that's not your jam - you can also order at the bar in the traditional way. I also love that they have legitimately interesting non-alcoholic drinks too. My friends who don't drink can have the same fun experience, and don't have to get stuck just ordering a water. Highly recommend. read more

My new fav spot! We just bopped in for the 1st time & had no idea how the beer wall worked. The staff was very friendly & helpful. I love that I can pour a small sample to try something before I commit to a pint. They also have a great variety of beverages...everything from hard core IPAs to light beers & seltzers. Oh & the vibe is super relaxed. A great way to spend a rainy Sunday for sure! read more

A unique concept! They are a pilot facility and try beers from bunch of local breweries to sell at The Lab! I loved their taproom as you can try many beers and decide what you like! I'm not huge beer lover so this setup works for me as I can find a couple of beers that I truly enjoy! read more

Great Atmosphere! Friendly staff! Unique niche in the brewery industry with self serving taps. Love the Red Ale Apricot!

What a GREAT, FUN, CASUAL place, to try beverages not even on the market yet! Several different beers and other drinks to try. It is family friendly too, non-alcoholic beverages available! You can order from the bartender or you can go to "the wall" with your "card" and pour what and as much as you want (just paying for the ounces you take) and get advice from a "wall tender". It's a fun to taste a variety of beverages without knowing their names or who made them. And the variety will change after several weeks so you will be able to try different things the next time you come. It's a great taproom experience. You can see the brew tanks, visit with friends, play games, etc. Great staff! There is a food truck right outside the door that you can buy food from too. AND there is plenty of free parking at their great location! I know I will be back! read more

Came in on a Sunday around 3:30PM they were pretty quiet, which we were surprised since they did have a football game going. Normally this place would give you a pass to go up to the tap wall and you'd scan your RFID pass and it would charge your tab for you and you fill your own glass but with covid they changed it to table service. You check in with their QR code, grab a table and scan your tables QR code and order your drinks and pay from your phone. We went to specifically try their seltzer's. They were all super good! They sell everything in 6oz, 12oz and 16oz pours. They had a tropical fruit seltzer (our favorite, literally tastes like pop) a grapefruit (somewhat bitter but very realistic to grapefruit, highest alcohol content) and a huckleberry. For sure check out their seltzer's and their great service! Can't wait to go back again and can't wait to experience them in their normal environment read more